OverviewAfter a sex scandal threatens to ruin their marriage, the wife of a politician decides to stand by her husband for the sake of her family. Initially, we witness the turmoil of a family in the spotlight of political media. Eventually, we observe the good wife's development as she re-engages in her career life as a lawyer. In addition, the show offers insight into the lives of their teenage children, who struggle with the possibility of their parent's divorce as they deal with the pitfalls of being in the political limelight. As the series progresses, it engages the audience through a montage of personal, social and professional triumphs and failures for the good wife and her entire family.